pasta

  • Slow cooked chuck ragù sauce served with papardelle, pasta, and styled on a rustic table.

    Slow Cooked Chuck Ragù

    March 31, 2026marissajmakes

    I love a slow cooked meal. There’s nothing I find more comforting than something that has been lovingly simmered for hours, like this Slow Cooked Chuck Ragù. It takes relatively minimal effort to get going, with most of the cook time being hands off. The result is a melt in your mouth meat sauce that’s hearty…

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  • Ravioli with Ricotta and Herb Filling

    February 13, 2024marissajmakes

    Filled with a super simple but delicious mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, fresh oregano, and lemon zest, and colored naturally with beet puree, these ravioli are a wonderful meal for Valentine’s Day! They’re very easy to make and pair perfectly with your favorite sauce, whether it is homemade or store bought. Using beets for natural coloring I…

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  • Autumn Beef Bolognese

    December 26, 2022marissajmakes

    This autumn beef bolognese with butternut squash is *almost* traditional, but completely delicious. It’s one of my favorites for chilly days, and is a comforting classic. This recipe uses ground beef, as well as butternut squash to create the most luscious and rich ragù that’s perfect for enjoying on chilly nights. It’s a little bit of…

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  • Herb Laminated Pasta with Simple Tomato Sauce

    July 30, 2022marissajmakes

    The summer months can make the kitchen feel a bit daunting, when you’re battling high temperatures from every angle. Pasta is one of my favorite things to make when I want to make something delicious, satisfying, and impressive, with relatively minimal work (and no oven!!). This recipe takes advantage of peak tomato season to make a…

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